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any help appreciated
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 11:24 pm
by woo0
I believe this is a british silverplated spoon but has some age to it if anyone knows these marks I would appreciate it thanks.


Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 12:01 am
by 2209patrick
That is a silverplate set of marks used by William Page & Company, Birmingham, England. The second mark from the bottom looks to be a crown. This pseudo mark was intended to mimic the Sheffield silver crown. It's use on silverplate was banned around 1897.
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Regards,
Pat.
2209 patrick
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:52 am
by woo0
thank you very much for your info I figured it was plate but it is in great condition for being over 100 years old.woo0